TENDER BEL

Japanese Breeding Excellence: Tender BEL Pepper by Marutane

The Japanese company Marutane has established a reputation for developing high-performance vegetable crops optimized for intensive farming. The «Tender BEL» hybrid is a quintessential representative of their hot pepper segment, blending precise genetic selection with consistent agronomic performance.

Agronomic Profile and Cultivation

As a determinate variety, «Tender BEL» is highly adaptable to both controlled glasshouse environments and open field cultivation. With a maturity window of 80 to 100 days, it offers growers a predictable harvest timeline. The fruits are characterized by a classic conical shape, measuring 22x6 cm, with a significant fruit weight for a hot pepper category: 120-160 grams.

Disease Resistance and Market Value

A hallmark of Marutane’s breeding philosophy is a robust, genetically ingrained defense system. By opting for «Tender BEL», growers effectively mitigate risks associated with the most common nightshade pathogens, including:

• Tobacco Mosaic Virus;
• Bacterial Spot;
• Mycosphaerella leaf spot;
• Various plant viral mosaic strains and Brown spot.

With a wall thickness of 3-4 mm, the pepper maintains a perfect balance between texture and heat intensity. The transition from a vibrant green in technical maturity to a deep, intense red in biological maturity ensures excellent shelf appeal, making it a reliable choice for commercial production.